Nana Patekar to Receive State Honours at Funeral
Veteran actor and filmmaker dies at 75 after cardiac arrest at his Goa residence
- Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest
- Maharashtra announces state honours for funeral
- Doctors attempted CPR for nearly 45 minutes
- Actor remembered for cinema and social work
GG News Bureau
Mumbai, 8th Oct: The Maharashtra government will accord state honours at the funeral of veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced on Thursday, following the actor’s death at the age of 75.
Shelar said the decision was taken in recognition of Patekar’s immense contribution to Marathi theatre and Marathi and Hindi cinema. He added that the Chief Minister’s Office had been consulted and details of the funeral arrangements would be announced shortly.
Patekar died early Thursday after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was found unconscious and was taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him for around 45 minutes. Hospital authorities said he was declared dead at 5:20 am.
According to reports, Patekar had complained of a headache during the night before he was found unconscious at his home, where he was with his nephew Prasad Patekar.
Mourning the actor’s death, Shelar said Patekar had left a deep imprint on the lives of people in Maharashtra and had never confined himself to a single field.
He described Patekar as someone who stood with people ranging from farmers to soldiers and was willing to speak openly on issues affecting farmers and society.
“He was not one to be confined to any one field. He was an open book, an artist who achieved success under adverse circumstances,” Shelar said.
A career defined by intensity
Born on January 1, 1951, in Maharashtra, Patekar built a distinctive place in Indian cinema with his intense performances, powerful dialogue delivery and portrayal of complex and unconventional characters.
His career spanned Marathi and Hindi cinema, with acclaimed performances in films including Natsamrat, Parinda, Wajood, Ab Tak Chhappan, Welcome, Taxi No. 9211, Yeshwant and Housefull 5.
He was a recipient of three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and the arts. He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in 2016 for his performance in Natsamrat.
Beyond acting, Patekar was closely associated with social causes, particularly issues affecting farmers and families facing agrarian distress.
He co-founded the NAAM Foundation with actor Makarand Anaspure. The organisation worked with farmers and villagers in drought-affected parts of Maharashtra, focusing on water conservation, prevention of farmer suicides and education for farmers’ children.
Patekar’s death has prompted tributes from across the film industry and public life, with colleagues remembering both his commanding screen presence and his engagement with social causes.
